Firefighters in Scarborough were kept busy in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Just after midnight, on Nelson Street, crews from Scarborough responded to reports of an electrical cooker making strange noises.
Officers isolated the appliance and advice was was given to the occupant.
Then just before 5am, on Regent Street in the town, firefighters responded to reports of a bin fire outside a commercial premises.
They used one hose reel jet to extinguish, with the cause being accidental.
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The NHS has released a detailed briefing regarding the planned closure of the care unit at Bridlington Hospital, citing a shift towards community-based care and the withdrawal of pandemic-era funding.
A Bridlington councillor has warned that a proposed visitor levy on overnight stays could cause reputational damage and complex operational challenges for the local hospitality sector.
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